Tag: mental-health
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WHEN A TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER TURNS DIFFICULT: Leading Through Personality Clashes with Clarity and Care
As senior leaders, we invest heavily in our people. We build trust, offer autonomy, and rely on our team members to deliver with integrity. So when a previously dependable employee starts pushing back, becoming argumentative or oppositional, it can feel like a personal betrayal. This isn’t just a performance issue. It’s a relational one. And…
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LET GO TO LEAD: Why Autonomy is the Key to Performance
There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when they realise that control doesn’t scale. You can’t be across every detail, every decision, every deliverable. Nor should you be.
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RESOLVING WORKPLACE ISSUES: Why starting the conversation matters
As leaders, how we respond to workplace issues, especially those involving people, can shape the culture of our teams more than the issues themselves. While formal processes have their place, the best leaders know that resolution often begins with a conversation.
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HOW TO INITIATE A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION: A Guide for Senior Leaders
There are few moments in leadership more defining than the conversations we would rather not have.
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WHAT IS COACHING REALLY ABOUT?
Let’s face it—leadership can be exhilarating, but it can also be isolating. When you’re the one steering the ship, people expect you to have all the answers. But behind closed doors, even the most seasoned leaders wrestle with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to keep delivering at a high level. That’s where coaching comes…
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TALK TO ME SOME MORE ABOUT THAT…
“I think I hate coaching.” I nearly fell of my chair. Talk to me some more about that… This post explores what coaching really is—and how it can transform leadership and workplace performance.
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WHEN WORK FEELS LIKE A BATTLEFIELD…
Twice this week I’ve had clients tell me that they are having challenges dealing with ‘combative’ employees. I thought it was interesting that they both used the same word, combative, and it got me thinking.
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WHY CAN’T WE JUST TALK ABOUT IT?
You dread going in on a Monday, the week drags by like a microwave minute (the longest minute in the world) and by Friday afternoon you just want to curl up in a ball with a blanket and a bottle and tell your poor dog all about your horrible week.
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